But if you have a taste for maple syrup, you may think of collecting sap from a sugar maple tree. Sugar maple trees produce sap during the summer, which gets stored through the winter in their roots.

But if you have a taste for maple syrup, you may think of collecting sap from a sugar maple tree. Sugar maple trees produce sap during the summer, which gets stored through the winter in their roots.

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However, its high sugar content still means moderation is required when consuming maple syrup. Maple syrup, a natural sweetener derived from maple trees, is a favorite of many for its rich flavors.

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